I have been going to this place for years, its also known locally as the 219 lounge. Since this establishment is basically 3 types of places in one building, I'll only talk about the lounge on the top floor which I frequent most. This place is an old school cigar lounge. One of the few left in the metro DC area. The ambience is straight late 19th century. Dark wood, a big fireplace, low lighting. Someone time traveling from the turn of the 20th century would be right at home here. You can buy cigars there at the bar, or bring your own sticks. The awesome bar staff has a solid selection of whiskeys to pair with your cigar of choice.

Up front there is usually a live band (Thursday to Saturday last I checked) and up top a balcony. If the band isn't your thing, there is a backroom complete with tables and old school oversized 1920s era looking leather sofas. There is usually a game to watch there but it is never cranked up to the point you can't have a friendly conversation.

Which brings me to my next joy of this place. The folks there are always friendly and sociable. You get friendly folks from all walks of life: Different economic classes, races, genders (yes, ladies have gotten into cigar smoking these days) tourists, regulars, and locals. I myself have had great conversations with complete strangers that ranged from CEOs to local waiters.

It's a good place to bring your wife or girlfriend, as a group, or even show up stag. If you are a novice cigar smoker, a cigar connessieur, or want to impress visiting friends and family, you should give this place a try.